Hello Good People,


I hope you enjoyed your day.  I had my moments.  Glad that it is the evening and one day closer to the weekend.  I want to enjoy every moment a little bit better than I have in the past.  I've decided to take on a 31 Day Reset Challenge.  I will share some of my journal entries with you.  You should consider it.  To read more about it, click here.


Step 1:  Pulled a notebook out of the school supply closet to you use as my "Reset Journal".


Step 2:  Personal Mantra - My life is golden.  I expect peace, prosperity, abundance, love and favor in every area of my life.


Have a good one,
Kenya

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Hi,

If you need encouragement, check out this link: Love Casts Out Fear

Stay Blessed,

Kenya

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Hello Good People,

This is the beginning of a new week. With each day come new challenges and opportunities. I don’t know what you are facing this day. You could be concerned about money, after all $20 can’t fill a gas tank anymore. You might be concerned about your work life. Companies are still downsizing. Or, you are having a hard time managing a project. You could be having issues with your kids or spouse. It can be all of the above or none of it at all. Honestly, it is none of my business.

When I am having a particularly rough time, I remind myself that for every beginning there is an end. Sometimes that is bad news. Some situations we don’t ever want to end: like a good conversation on a first date or the feeling of accomplishment when a task is complete.

Other times that is great news, like when you have an annoying coworker or you’re in the midst of a major life crisis. You can live through this and become a better person on the other side. Your experience will be a tool to inspire others. Your experience will inspire you to press forward in other times of adversity. You will surprise yourself with the faith, strength and abilities that you didn’t know you had. Everything you need is inside of you. If you don’t feel it, pray. If you don’t think it; go within and meditate. It is there. You are here for a purpose and reason. Go to the bible, or whatever book you use to govern your life, and pick a scripture to review constantly until you feel better. Make it personal to you. Put on your armor, you are more than prepared for your challenge.

Have a Blessed Week,
Kenya

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Hello Good People,

On this day, I am praying for the families that are living through the devastation in Alabama. In the midst of loss may they gain a new and bold strength that pulls them through adverse times. I am hoping that they know that God is with them. They will recover, recharge and go forward. Families and neighbors will pull together. I am praying for those that may not feel that prayer will help because all that had and knew is gone. I am praying that they are bestowed a new vision for their lives.

On another note, last night I set my alarm to watch the Royal Wedding. I turned on the television this morning than it watched me sleep. Once I got out of the bed and prepared for the day, I watched the vows. I wanted to be a Princess at some time during my childhood. Honestly, on some days, I wonder when my Price will come. It was nice to see that at least one little girls dream came true. I wish them a lifetime of laughter, peace and happiness.

Stay Blessed,
Kenya

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Hello Good People,

Today I had several conversations surrounding adversity. Living through it. Reviewing it from a distance. And, how some of it may live inside of me forever. How do I handle those feelings? How do I take a time out when there is no time to stop the clock?

I call them “Wilderness Experiences”. Mainly because I feel lost. Every turn could potentially be the right decision to lead me into a clearing. Once I take that turn, it will lead me back to where I started. Left or right, it doesn’t matter; I am going in a circle until I learn my lesson. I may think that I’ll never find my way out. At the moment of giving up, or giving into this existence, that is not supposed to be my life, I’ll see a glimpse of light. Is the light the lesson that I’m supposed to learn? Or, is the light clarity of my situation? Either way, having mental grasps empowers me to make decisions, create a plan and move. Now for the really hard questions: Am I moving someone out of my way? Am I moving out of someone else’s way? Am I moving out of my own way? Whether I feel like two cents or 10 million dollars, I have to do something.

"Life is a succession of lessons, which must be lived to be understood."-Ralph Waldo Emerson

Have a good one,
Kenya

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I don't do anything special for Saint Patrick's Day. I wear green on that day.

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When I was in elementary school, I played the recorder. As an adult, I love the sound of the violin. I've considered taking lessons. Violin is a versatile instruement that has expanded beyong the classical genre. I've enjoyed R&B, Jazz and Hip Hop, if you can believe it, violin. I may drive me neighbors crazy with screeching before I get it right. During the summer I like to learn/try something new. I may try violin this year,

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The Eyes of Black Cat

I used to be superstitious about black cats and walking under ladders. Other things that I would bow down to were: If your right hand is itching, you'll get money. If your left hand itches than you'll have to pay a bill. If your eye is jumping than you're going to get mad. If you're ears are ringing than someone is talking about you. I don't pay attention to any of that anymore. I focus on the positive and speak life, abundance and prosperity into all situations around me. I generally don't like cats. I have a black cat that roams my neighborhood. I am not scared when I see it. I look at it and say, "Hello".

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My first job was a waitress at a nice restaurant in Petersburg, VA. I made below minimum wage plus tips. I was in college and wasn't looking to get rich. My goal was to have living money while I was in school. I remember the tips being pretty good. I took extra shifts when I could. They could depend on me to work when someone called in. I liked the people that I worked with. The Customer’s were nice. The job ended when the semester was over and I went home for the summer. I don't remember why I didn't go back. The food was delicious. I used one of their recipes to wow people at dinner parties. And, I discovered my love for garlic-mashed potatoes from there.

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This is cute.

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Hello Good People,

This was a great weekend. I ate so much food. I should be on a liquid diet for two for all the food I ate. On Friday evening, I went to Linwoods. I didn’t start out going to Linwoods but we got to the intended restaurant, it wasn’t what I expected. We didn’t go in. I had calamari for an appetizer. They serve a crab cake over a fried tomato with corn pudding and green beans. It was delicious. I’m definitely going back. I’ve told two people about it already. On Saturday, I went to a great cook out. It was fun to hang out with friends and meet new people. On Sunday, I went to the National Harbor for brunch at the Pienza Italian Market at the Gaylord Hotel. I ate enough food to feed a small country. They ambience is great, the food is fantastic, it is something that you would want to experience if you are in the DC area. We walked around the harbor afterwards. A Beetle’s cover band was giving an outdoor concert. It was a beautiful day. I went into the Peeps store for the first time. I didn’t realize that people liked peeps like that. Obviously they do because the store was packed. Lastly, I saw Takers today. I had some expectation before going to the movie. I would recommend it to anyone. It was good to see on the big screen. You will also enjoy it on the small screen.

I am feeling this song:

She is sanging this song.

Have a blessed week,
K.M. Abney

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Hello Good People,
This was my birthday weekend. I spent a lot of time with daughter. I went to the movies, browsed the bookstore and picked up a new journal. I got my eyebrows waxed. I pretty much did what I wanted to do this weekend. I relaxed and recharged my battery. I got many birthday wishes and great surprises. Some of the surprises were good and others not so. I am still blinking and breathing so it is fine.

This birthday feels different. Usually, it feels like the same old thing on a different day. I have a different energy surrounding me this time. I don’t know if it is because I’ve been meditating and praying but I feel different this year.

Hope you had nice weekend,
Kenya A.

I’m feeling this song right now.

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Love Triangle!! पती पत्नी और वो

Rachel and Leah are best friends. Leah’s boyfriend is Ryan. The three of them are inseparable. Leah has an opportunity to work and live across the country for six months. She decides to take advantage of the opportunity. Rachel and Ryan don’t want her to leave. Ryan and Leah do all the things that couples do when they are in long distance relationships. In the meanwhile, Ryan and Rachel are doing things together like Leah is with them. Secretly, Ryan had a crush on Rachel but ended up with Leah. He is getting what he always wanted, to be with Rachel. Rachel is looking at Ryan with fresh eyes but she feels bad about that since Leah is her best friend. Leah is enjoying her new life on her own without a best friend joined at her hip and male company without the pressure of a relationship. No one wants to say how they feel.

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I blame it on Mary. She could always resolve herself to any situation. She didn’t acknowledge disappointment or sadness. She knew how to keep things inside. She knew how to save herself for herself. She could see a picture and never notice the details. Her attention was always on everything and nothing at the same time. I am the opposite.



“That is a pretty dress that Rita is wearing.” Mary said casually as she gazed out the window. “She sure has changed since we were kids. I hardly recognized her.”



I thought that I was better than Rita. Always did. What did I care about her dress? Or, how different she is? I didn’t comment. I kept slicing grapes for the chicken salad I was working on for our book club meeting that afternoon. “I thought she would be a nice addition to our group. At the very least, we can all get reacquainted with her.”



“Mary, you know that I was never acquainted with her in the first place.”



“Leon didn’t make it seem that way. I invited her to join the club after we all bumped into each other at the grocery store. “ Mary scrunched up her forehead as if trying to recall something. “Actually, I bumped into the two of them talking.”

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Hello Good People,

This is some kind of summer. I think that I’m having a crisis. Or, I want to press the reset button and overhaul my entire life. My birthday is in a couple of weeks. I’m not feeling this way because of that. I’m feeling this way because I’m feeling like I’ve been mismanaging my life and I don’t know what to do to stop it. I’m scared of going another way. I’m used to being lost, unappreciated and hiding from my true feelings. I’m used to not knowing what I want and being fine with going with the flow even when it drifts me far from the shore that I think I want to be on. This summer, I thought that I was going to loose my job. At first, I was crippled with fear. I thought about all the debt that I’m in. I thought about my mortgage and the day-to-day expenses that are getting over my head with a regular paycheck. I started running scared. I was applying for any job I heard about it an the Assistant field in the event that someone tapped me on the shoulder. Than I thought to myself, if I leave before they offer me a package than I won’t be getting what I deserve and I could pay down some debt and live off of that money until the summer ends. I began to fantasize about my days of blogging, doing e-interviews with people that I admire and find interesting, selling t-shirts and bags through café press, writing a screenplay, finally putting my stories together and publishing. Lastly, I want to devise a plan to build my network. I don’t have business success because no one knows me. I’m not meeting eligible bachelors that can lead to the relationship of my dreams because I’m not in the position to meet anyone. I’m not planting the seeds of the fruits that I want in my life. I was going to take two weeks to do nothing and do temp work three days a week. I had my mind wrapped around leaving. Now, I’m not going anywhere. Things have happened that I don’t want to go into over the last couple of months that has changed my attitude about work and my life. I’m taking graduate courses that are showing me that I’m smarter than I thought I was. I can make smart business decisions and my opinion does count. I’m scared because just enough isn’t good enough for me anymore. The picture of what I want my life to be is becoming clearer. I have a lot of work ahead of me. My finances are a mess and I’ve been hiding from them. They are in my e-mail, on my phone and in my face saying pay attention. One of my goals for today is to review the main areas of life: relationships, work, finances, health and spiritual. I’m becoming a new person. This time next week, I will be closer to the shore of my new life.

Stay blessed,
K.M. Abney


This song sums up how I feel right now. What do I want from myself? What do I want for myself? It is an internal battle that only I can fight within myself.

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This is a blast from the past.

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Good morning,

I'm feeling this song.



Have a great day,
Kenya

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Hello Good People,

Long time, no hear from me. I hope that all is well with you. Today is Independence Day. Tomorrow, I don’t have to work. I’m in a happy place. Since the last time I posted, I got an “A” in my class. That is taking me one step closer to my Graduate Degree. My next class is accounting. Recently, I’ve had awake up call concerning my lack of financial skills; this class is right on time. I need the knowledge so I’m looking forward to taking the class. Recently, I read two books, The 10 Laws of Enduring Success by Maria Bartiromo with Catherine Whitney and Queen of Your Own Life: The Grown-Up Woman’s Guide To Claiming Happiness and Getting The Life You Deserve by Kathy Kinney and Cindy Ratzlaff.

I picked up the 10 Laws of Enduring Success because Maria Bartiromo comes across as a very intelligent woman to me. She always seems to have something worth listening to say. The book is full antidotes and great advice for any stage of success. It is timely for the world that we live in. I recommend it.

Here are the 10 Laws:
1. Self-knowledge: Listen to your heart
2. Vision: Plant your dreams on solid ground
3. Initiative: Keep rattling the cage
4. Courage: Be bold, smart and fair
5. Integrity: Do the right thing
6. Adaptability: Stay open to change
7. Humility: Hold on to your humanity
8. Endurance: Build your stamina
9. Purpose: Know what matters most
10. Resilience: Get up and move on

Redbook magazine did a review of Queen of Your Own Life. Since I saw in the library, I decided to pick it up. It was an easy read with a friendly tone. The advice was doable and realistic. The authors shared stories about themselves in this book as well. One of the Author’s, Kathy Kinney, is best known as Mimi Bobeck from the Drew Carey Show. If you feel underappreciated and need a to feel good about yourself this is a good read for you.

Did I mention that I went with my daughter to see Pam Greer at a book signing? We didn’t get my book signed because there were too many people. It was after work and I didn’t feel like waiting in line forever. She was everything I expected: beautiful physically and spiritually. I was glad that we went.

I am thankful for all the men and women that put their lives on the line so I can live my life. I enjoy the freedom to pursue my personal happiness. I hope you feel the same.

Stay blessed,
Kenya

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Hello,

Today I watched Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. It has been many years since I have watched it. I remembered liking it. I didn't remember the details. It was pretty entertaining. Jane Russell dropped it like it was hot in the court room scene. And, Marilyn Monroe was her usual. The only annoying thing is Marilyn's whispering but that is how she made her name. Here is a hot scene. I understand why Madonna channeled her for the Material Girl video.





You know what they say, there is nothing new under the sun. Hope you had an opportunity to get out of the house and enjoy the sunshine. I did.

Have a good one,
Kenya

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